Removal [08/2016 - 12/2017]: Procedure
- PRECAUTION WARNING:
Be sure to read Precaution thoroughly before servicing.
Refer to PRECAUTION [08/2016 - 12/2017]
NOTE:After turning the engine switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal notices before proceeding with work.
Refer to PRECAUTION [09/2015 - 12/2017]
- DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL WARNING:
Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to disable the SRS system.
NOTE:When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected.
Refer to INITIALIZATION [08/2016 - 12/2017]
- REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 9
- REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM BOARD LH
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3
- REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 7
- REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL GARNISH LH
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 4
- DISCONNECT HOOD LOCK CONTROL LEVER SUB-ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 8
- REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 9
- REMOVE LOWER NO. 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2
- REMOVE LOWER NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3
- REMOVE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL ORNAMENT
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 5
- REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT FINISH PANEL SUB
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 10
- REMOVE LOWER NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL AIRBAG ASSEMBLY WARNING:
When storing the lower No. 1 instrument panel airbag assembly, keep the airbag deployment side facing upward.
Deployment Side - Check that the engine switch is off.
- Check that the cable is disconnected from the negative (-) battery terminal.
- Remove the 2 bolts.
*a Hook *b Guide - Disengage the 3 claws, hook and 2 guides to separate the lower No. 1 instrument panel airbag assembly.NOTE:
When separating the lower No. 1 instrument panel airbag assembly, do not pull the airbag wire harness.
*a Protective Tape *b Airbag Connector *c Airbag Connector Lock Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped with protective tape, release the airbag connector lock.
- Disconnect the airbag connector to remove the lower No. 1 instrument panel airbag assembly.NOTE:
When disconnecting any airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.